As a litigator, Mr. Wangtsao handles all aspects of litigation, including case analysis, drafting discovery requests and legal pleadings, examining witnesses, attending court hearings, negotiating with opposing counsel, and presenting oral arguments to the court. His strategic approach focuses on securing favorable resolutions for his clients as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.

Mr. Wangtsao assisted a renowned Taiwan health and beauty enterprise in the life-or-death crisis when facing a criminal investigation and negative press. On extremely short notice, Mr. Wangtsao successfully directed the enterprise during the crisis, resulting in no criminal charges filed. Mr. Wangtsao also handled shareholder disputes, hostile takeovers, proxy fights, and investment disputes. In a case involving hostile takeover of a publicly traded company, he assisted the minority activist investors in pressuring the management to share control of the company evenly.

Additionally, he has vast experience handling labor and employment matters, such as negotiation of employment agreements, labor law compliance, and other employment disputes between employers and employees.

Outside of his legal experience in private practice, Mr. Wangtsao also has years of experience in the business world, having served as the chief general counsel for a renowned weight loss and beauty company in Taiwan. His experience in negotiating and drafting joint venture agreements, franchises, employment relationships, and equipment purchases has given him the necessary experience to provide excellent legal advice on such matters. He also led and oversaw company litigation matters involving business investment disputes in both China and Taiwan.

Represented several Taiwan companies in pursuing and defending trademark and copyright infringement litigation in Taiwan courts, including handling a copyright dispute between a Taiwan company and The Association of Recording Copyright Owners (ARCO).

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Taiwan Civil and Criminal Litigation

Represented a Taiwan state-owned company in multiple litigation matters involving trademark infringement, business torts, breaches of contract, employment disputes, and real estate development disputes. Defended several cases involving criminal charges for securities law violation and banking law violation.

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China Investment Disputes

Represented Taiwan companies in business disputes concerning joint venture with Chinese businesses and investment in China.

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Commercial Contracts and Disputes

Advised one of the largest health and beauty companies in Taiwan in the negotiation and drafting of dozens of franchise agreements, joint venture agreements, equipment purchase agreements, physician employment agreements, and marketing agreements. Handled disputes related to medical malpractice and physician advertising.

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Corporate Reorganization

Represented a Taiwan state-owned enterprise in filing a petition for reorganization against an insolvent joint venture company. Represented a renowned Taiwan department store in the sale of its business. Handled several transactions involving corporate merger and acquisition as well as stock purchase and sale.

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Taiwan Business Litigation

Represented domestic and foreign companies in all phases of litigation in Taiwan courts involving a wide range of business and commercial matters. These matters include shareholder disputes, director and officer liability, medical malpractice, and breach of contract litigation.